The first task in treating someone with anorexia nervosa is to
a. gradually increase food consumption
b. immediately begin psychological or family therapy
c. drastically increase food consumption
d. administer drugs called neuroleptics
Ans: A
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a. phantom limb sensations. b. sensory conflict. c. physiological nystagmus. d. psychosomatic pain.
Your brain has the ability to change in response to experience. This ability is known as
A) flexibility. B) plasticity. C) responsiveness. D) reactivity.
A female child is diagnosed with autism. Later, as an adult, she is unable to hold a job and has very limited communication skills. Her case is:
A) very rare; most people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are males, and their symptoms usually diminish substantially by early adulthood. B) uncommon; most people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are males, and their symptoms usually remain severe into adulthood. C) uncommon; most people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are females, and their symptoms usually diminish substantially by early adulthood. D) common; most people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are females, and their symptoms usually remain severe into adulthood.
What are some of the psychosocial contributors to conduct and oppositional defiant disorder?
What will be an ideal response?